Peru · Archaeology

2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco with Aguas Calientes

2 Days Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, a mystical place
02 Appreciate the magic of the majestic sunrise in Machu Picchu
03 Explore Pisac, a hilltop Incan citadel with ancient temples
04 Visit Ollantaytambo archaeological site and its beautiful, picturesque town

Take this unique 2-day tour through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting the major archaeological sites of Písac, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. Travel through beautiful Andean landscapes, explore Aguas Calientes, and gain first-hand knowledge of this great ancient empire. It is an ideal way to experience some of Peru's most iconic Incan ruins in a short time.

Take this unique 2-day tour through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting the major archaeological sites of Písac, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Písac, Ollantaytambo

Languages English, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sacred Valley Tour to Písac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo

Pick up from your hotel at 8:00 am.
Enjoy a guided tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. First, visit the Písac archaeological site, then travel along the Vilcanota River with wonderful panoramic views on the way to Urubamba for lunch.
After lunch, visit the Ollantaytambo archaeological site and its beautiful, picturesque town.
In the afternoon, board the train departing at 3:37 pm toward Aguas Calientes, arriving at 5:10 pm.

Spend the night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes town.

Day 02

Guided Visit to Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco

After getting up very early and having breakfast, take the bus up to Machu Picchu. The guide will show you the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu for about 2 hours.
After the tour, enjoy some free time to explore on your own.
In the afternoon, descend by bus to Aguas Calientes village and take the 3:20 pm train back from Aguas Calientes to Poroy, the closest town to Cusco. There, our staff will be waiting for you for your transfer back to Cusco, arriving at your selected hotel at approximately 8:00 pm.